Citlali: Las Siete Guerrilleras

Las Siete Guerrilleras

Learning that the simplicity of Raza food was actually the best food for us the whole time. The mujer emblazed on Citlali’s chest began  as La Virgen de Guadalupe and transformed to Tonantzin.

Nahuatl/ Spanish/ English

Tlayoli  / Maiz  /Corn – La Principia Guerrilla, Our Corn Mother

Etl  / Frijol / Bean - Plant-based Protein

Nopali /  Nopal  / Cactus – Lowers Blood Sugar

Chili /  Chile /  Chili - Reduces cholesterol and lowers the risk for developing Type 2 diabetes.

Ayotli /  Calabasa  /  Squash – Important for growing and repairing cell tissue.

Uautli  / Amaranto  / Amaranth – Superfood That Provides Energy

Metl / Maguey / Maguey – Produces Aguamiel that cleans out your digestive system